Details
Montecristo A - 5 cigars [9.3" x 47]
A great Classic of the Cuban size range and the most attractive for smokers of the large formats. This Gran Corona ("Great Corona") can say, like Napoleon, that is has crowned itself. Is the Habano of great events. Within the brand, it is not the strongest, although it is the most redeemed. Its length demands a wrapper of great quality, which makes its presentation something very special and with great impact.
One of the giant vitolas. Reserved for some festivities. In general, they all agree that Monte "A" is something special. However, many old connoisseurs are a little bit disappointed with the herbal flat taste of the first third. At the beginning of the second third, we enjoy some cedar notes and hints of spiciness. Suddenly, the smoke becomes dry and hot. The draw becomes more difficult and the final is aggressive.
Presentation
Dress Box of 5 cigars in varnished individual slide lid boxes. Very elegant and ideal for a gift usage.
Dimensions:
Length: 235 mm
Diameter: 18.65 mm
Ring gauge: 47
Shape:
Gran Corona
Additional Information
| Brand | Montecristo |
|---|---|
| Box of | 5 |
| Length | 9.3 inches (235mm) |
| Ring Gauge | 47 |
| Shape | Giant Corona |
| Strength | Medium - Full |
| Packing Code | CB-UW-n-1-W/B-5 |
Reviews
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Fantastic cigar, fantastic seller
, 8/23/2024
By Hussein Ibish - These are very expensive cigars, but they are still worth the price for a special occasion or just to celebrate the fact that we are still alive. Cigar terminal was extremely honorable in fulfilling this shipment despite theft by postal workers. I really could not have asked for a better online retail experience. This regards themselves are simply sublime. Five out of five on all fronts in this transaction.
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What a Difference a Year Makes
, 7/25/2018
By Robert -
Received my second box of 5 Montecristo A's from Cigar Terminal.
My first box was dated Oct 2016. Those cigars had already aged properly by the time they arrived and were amazing out of the box. The wrappers are soft and oily and full of plume.
This second shipment is dated Dic (Diciembre or December) 2017--so they are only 6 to 7 months into the aging process. And it shows.
I smoked one from this younger box yesterday and you can tell that it really needs to sit for another year. There is still plenty in common with the other, older box, like the peppery finish and the relatively firm draw, which is almost identical.
But the younger cigars taste different in the first two thirds of the smoke. They taste almost green, crying out for more aging time. They are not harsh, just lacking in flavor that will most certainly come with proper humidor aging. The individual boxes holding each cigar are harder to open in the new box. And while well-constructed, the new cigars seem a little rougher in the wrapper. Just a little--nothing to worry about.
The bottom line is that if you are planning on buying these to smoke right away, and you get the more recent boxing date, I would rate the cigars 3 or 4 stars. Honestly, they need to sit for 6 months to a year before they will be ready to smoke.
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A Classic!
, 7/7/2018
By Robert -
Got a box of 5 a few weeks ago from Cigar Terminal. I used to smoke these regularly 10-20 years ago but could never find them until Cigar Terminal got them back in stock a month or so ago.
My box was dated sometime in 2016.
Smoked one upon arrival and it did not disappoint! Cigar had nice plume on it, which I carefully rubbed off with a slightly damp paper towel. The individual boxes for each cigar really seem to make a difference, as the cigar felt nice and oily. Very well constructed--especially for such a long, relatively thin cigar.
Smoked the 2nd cigar of the 5 a couple of nights ago. It was identical to the first cigar--plenty of plume and oil on the wrapper. It smoked amazingly well.
These A's tend to get a little acidic or bitter towards the last third, and that was the case with both of the ones I've smoked so far.
But the first two thirds is so compelling that I really don't mind. And that my improve with more time in the humidor. I store them in their individual boxes inside the humidor.
I have already ordered my next box of 5 since Cigar Terminal got in another batch (they had sold out after I ordered my first box). Yes, they are expensive, but if you want the best, I think it's worth it.
Thank you Cigar Terminal! -
Great, Lengthy Smoke
, 1/11/2017
By Andy - A great smoke to enjoy while entertained watching an NFL Wild Card game. Lasted me almost the entire game. Typical profile of the Montecristo line, with plenty of smoke and creamy texture. Thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
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Top of the line
, 1/5/2017
By michael - When you want the best - you grab a Monte A
